The HUD

Turns the WindCompass On / Off

Basically it turns the Compass Hud out of sight. All functions remain active.

• Set wind direction:
  Click Compass markers ("N", "NE"... etc.) to set Winddirection

• Set wind speed:
  Click the numbers on the right of the Compass.

• BOSS boats allow to set wind by numbers:
  Click the compass ring or inside the ring to open the menu.
  Select "Winddir", "Windspeed" to enter the wind by numbers. (Windspeeds over 30kt will be declined.)
  Select "Default" to reset to default wind 360° / 15 kt.

• Send the wind to the boat:
  Activate the UPLOAD button. You may leave this activated.

Note: Boss and BWind systems are supported.

Sends wind to the boat.

No need to type "winddir"... "windspeed" it in chat anymore.
If you forgot to activate this option first, WindCompass will send the current wind again.

(Default: Off)

Note: Boss and BWind systems are supported.
Windspeeds over 30kt will be declined.

Click on it, to cycle infotext format

• Off

• Boatname and wind info

• Boatname and description

opens the Boat Menu

All relevant numbers are displayed here.

• HDG

• TWA+AWA || Boatspeed (click on textplate, to change display)

• VMG+Boatspeed

Gestures are the fastest way to set wind, (no using menu or click on Hud).
If you use gesture chat commands to set wind for your boat, WindCompass can pick them up too!

It listens for chat commands in BOSS format ("winddir ..." and "windspeed ...") or BWind format ("N", "E", "15", "21" etc.) on channel /29000 or your own channel (How to set my own channel: see Options). It also listens for wind commands from own worn HUDs (example: Skipper Hud from Rubber Bunny)

(Default: OFF)

Note: Gesture mode is not available in Racemode.
If Gesture mode is active, manual windsetting by Click is disabled.

If both, skipper and crew, using a WindCompass, the skipper can synchronize the winddirection and -speed on the crews Compass.
This might be useful for practice purposes or sailing lessons.

• This works in Cruisemode.

• Crew activates the "Gestures" button. (If Smart Mode is active, it triggers Autosync with Skippers Compass.)

• Skipper can use "Send Wind"/"Smart Mode" OR gesture based shortcuts.

Cycles trough AWA dial styles:

• Black >> Yellow >> None >> Outer Ring >>...

(Default: None)

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Note: All menus will timeout within a minute. After that time click again for new menu.